Archos today trotted out its latest addition to the ever-growing Android tablet market, dubbed the 97 Carbon. The 97 Carbon features a 9.7-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1024x768 as well as a 0.3-megapixel shooter on its face, a second 2-megapixel camera on its rear, 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor, 1GB RAM, and 16GB storage. You'll also find a handful of ports and slots including a micro-USB, USB, and mini-HDMI ports and a microSD slot. The 97 Carbon features Android 4.0 and will be available some time in July for $249.99.
The 97 Carbon is actually the first in a new line of entry-level tablets that Archos calls "Elements." The Elements roster will be made up of 7, 8 and 9.7-inch tablets, all of which Archos says will feature an "affordable price." No other details on the other entrants in the Elements lineup were mentioned.
While the 97 Carbon may not feature any totally face-melting specs, the device is part of Archos's entry-level Elements line, so its spec sheet kind of makes sense. It'll be interesting to see what else Archos has up its sleeve for other Elements devices, but since the company hasn't said when we can expect to see its 7 and 8-inch models, anyone interested in an Elements device will have to settle for the 97 Carbon for now.
ARCHOS Releases new ELEMENTS line; Introduces first in the series, the 97 carbon
The ARCHOS 97 carbon, is the first of the new ARCHOS Elements series to be released, offering the latest mobile technology with a new slim and light design
DENVER, CO – (July 5, 2012) – ARCHOS, an award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, is pleased to introduce the ARCHOS 97 carbon, the first of its new tablet range called “ELEMENTS”, an entry-level line up of 7, 8, and 9.7 inch tablets that combine ARCHOS design and engineering with full access to Google PlayTM and a full suite of Google apps at an affordable price.
Equipped with the latest mobile technology and an elegant aluminum finish, the ARCHOS 97 Carbon is only 21.8 ounces and 0.45” thick. Its sharp and clear IPS multi-touch screen delivers amazing vivid colors and impressive wide viewing angles. For the smoothest interface experience, ARCHOS has powered this tablet with a fast 1GHz processor, 1GB of RAM while running AndroidTM 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich”.
Combining very high performance hardware, intuitive software and affordability, this Google PlayTM supported device will be available starting in July 2012 for $249.99 SRP.
“We wanted to introduce a new series that not only combines affordability with a new slim design, but features the best that Google has to offer,” says Henri Crohas, ARCHOS Founder and CEO. “With the ELEMENTS series we have done just that. It’s the perfect balance of hardware, software optimization and content through the Google PlayTM ecosystem.”
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For more information about the ARCHOS Elements line visit www.ARCHOS.com
About ARCHOS
Archos, pioneer in the portable audio and video player market, and now specializing in Android tablets, has repeatedly revolutionized the market for consumer electronics since 1988. Today, ARCHOS offers Android Tablets, Tablet PCs and MP3/MP4 players. In 2000, ARCHOS launched the Jukebox 6000, the first MP3 player combined with a hard disk. Then in 2003 ARCHOS introduced the first portable multimedia players with TV recording. In 2006 Wi-Fi is implemented and then touch screens in 2007. In 2008, Archos launched the first generation Internet Tablets, and then the first ever Android powered tablets in 2009. ARCHOS has offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. ARCHOS is quoted on Compartment B of Eurolist, Euronext Paris, ISIN Code FR0000182479. Website: www.archos.com.
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